The Centre’s large photographic archive contains in the region of 100,000 images ranging from official portraits to family snapshots. We are awaiting an opportunity to catalogue the collection online, but at the moment the only complete listing is only available in the Centre.

Reproductions of individual photographs can be arranged. Rates for this depend on the size of the photograph and the media on which it is required. For researchers from broadcasters or production companies there is a small access charge. For further information please contact the archivist.

Atkinson Collection

Nepal. 1956. Coronation of the Maharajadhiraja of Nepal at Kathmandu: the Earl of Scarbrough, ambassador: President of the Republic of India: Representative of the Peoples Republic of China and Sikkim: Queen Ratna Devi: lama of Hinayan sect: Gurkha soldiers of Nepalese army: police: decorated buildings: royal elephants. Photographs: 10
Vol 2

Bowlby Collection

Bremner Collection

NW.F.P. Punjab. East Africa, 1914-1930. Fully documented collection on military career, with narrative. Indian troops in German East Africa. Grand tour as tutor to the son of the Galkwar of Baroda. Photographs: 2090
Vol 1

Collins Collection

Corfield Collection

India General. 1926-1946. Queen Elizabeth and Mrs. Pandit, President of India: the Viceroy, Lord Irwin: Lord Wavell: the Maharaja of Alwar: the Maharaja of Patiala: the Maharaja of Kapurthala: the Raja of Sirmoor: Nawab of Bahawalpur: the Maharaja of Nabha: the Maharaja of Rewa and other Indian rulers. Wedding of the Crown Prince of Kapurthala: State banquet: tiger shoot: official groups. Photographs: 22
Vol 2

Kennedy, W.g., Collection

Punjab. 1910-1935. Enthronement of the Thakur of Mahlog: the Thakur crowned with ceremonial turban by W.G. Kennedy, Superintendent, Hill States: speeches: the Rana of Kuthan. Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Jubbal State: the Raja Rana of Bhagat: the Maharaja of Gondal: Tika Sahib Raipur: the Rana of Kuthar: the Maharaja of Orchha: the Raja of Jubbal the Maharaja of Gondal and guests: Jubilee Durbar: distribution of largesse: Hainault, the Simla Residence of the Raja of Jubbal: tea party with the Raja of Keonthal and the Ranas of Kuthar and Dhami: banquet: presentation of gifts: speeches. Photographs: 60
Vol 1

Wildeblood Collection

Wiles Collection

Bombav. 1947. Sir John Colville and the Honourable Mr. B.G. Kher. Prime Minster of Bombay, at Independence Day ceremonies. Lord Mountbatten saluting the national flag at a party given by Mr. Kher. Photographs: 4
Vol 1